“You come to me with sword, spear, and javelin, but I come to you in the name of the Lord of Heaven’s Armies—the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. 46Today the Lord will conquer you, and I will kill you and cut off your head. And then I will give the dead bodies of your men to the birds and wild animals, and the whole world will know that there is a God in Israel! 47And everyone assembled here will know that the Lord rescues his people, but not with sword and spear. This is the Lord’s battle, and he will give you to us!”

David continued to succeed in everything he did, for the Lord was with him. 

But what Saul had in mind was that David would be killed in the fight.

26David was delighted to accept the offer. 

Rescue me from my enemies, O God.

Protect me from those who have come to destroy me.

2Rescue me from these criminals;

save me from these murderers.

3They have set an ambush for me.

Show no mercy to wicked traitors.

But as for me, I will sing about your power.

Each morning I will sing with joy about your unfailing love.

For you have been my refuge,

a place of safety when I am in distress.

Lord God my Father,

You are my God, I want to follow you without delay. Help me to surrender and protect my thoughts so the deceiver doesn’t have access. Protect my thoughts and keep them focused on you with discernment. Save me from those who hate you and help me allow your peace to inspire others as it flows from me.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen